At a Glance
Median Income
$81,998
$33,726 per capita
Home Value
$464,300
Zillow: $520,993
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
1,859/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Forest Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Grove residents earn a median household income of $81,998 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,726. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,766 business establishments, including 1,354 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Grove is $464,300 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,993. Median rent is $1,393/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Forest Grove reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,859/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Forest Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population26,406
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density4,408/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,998
Per Capita$33,726
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$63,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,736
Housing
B
Home Value$464,300
Rent$1,393
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$520,993
Housing Units9,360
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent207/100K
Property1,859/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault156/100K
Burglary227/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation190 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Forest Grove was founded in 1840.
The median home in Forest Grove was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Portland International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 1,354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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